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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.15, 34,463.31 and 14,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.15, 34,463.31 and 14,220.48 is: 19,623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.15 : 34,463.31 = 14,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.15/34,463.31 = 14,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.15x = 34,463.31 × 14,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.15x = 490,084,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,084,810.59/24,974.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,623.69

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